Kyle Harris

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Kyle’s been obsessing over Denver since he moved here from Chicago in 2005: What is this place? Who thrives here? Who’s pushed out? Who has room to create and fulfill their dreams? Whose dreams are squashed? And why? He’s the former culture editor at Westword, where he covered the city’s arts and music scene. Before that, he covered city and state politics as the managing editor at the Colorado Independent. He’s raced triathlons (slowly), grown food (well...with others), and toured the country in a folk-punk trio (apologetically). Now, he's reporting about Denver's growth and couldn't be happier about it.

Kwame Spearman, owner and CEO of the Tattered Cover, stands on East Colfax Avenue. Jan. 10, 2023.

Kwame Spearman wants to be Denver’s neighborhood mayor. What does that mean?

The Tattered Cover CEO says Denver government needs to focus more on specific communities and less on umbrella solutions.

1775 Federal Blvd. under construction, June 25, 2019. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Denver metro apartment vacancy is rising, as rents dropped $32 in the last three months of 2022

The Apartment Association of Metro Denver says more than 40,000 rental units are under construction.

The Park Hill Golf Course. June 4, 2021.

Park Hill Golf Course’s fate will be decided by the voters

City Council’s Monday night vote paves the way for massive development — if voters lift a contended land easement in April.

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The Park Hill Golf Course. Northeast Park Hill, Sept. 23, 2021.

The fight for Park Hill Golf Course: what to know ahead of today’s City Council meeting

Opponents of development are trying to stall a rezoning vote as council decides on letting voters have their say.

Early voters drop off their ballots at a drive-through collection station outside Denver Elections Division headquarters on Bannock Street, Nov. 7, 2022.

Thursday was the last day to turn in signatures to run for mayor

The same goes for city council candidates and others who want to be on the city ballot.

Britta Fisher, Denver's chief housing officer, attends a press conference on public safety at the Colorado Convention Center. Nov. 10, 2022.

Denver’s Chief Housing Officer Britta Fisher will be Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ next CEO

She has led the Department of Housing Stability since it was created in 2019.

Brian Lopez and puppets in a music video for "Esta Nevando Baby Baby."

“Esta Nevando Baby Baby”: DeVotchka and Calexico members dropped a super-cute snow-day music video with puppets

The project has been a long time in the making.

State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez stands at 41st Avenue and Tejon Street, the site of Servicios De La Raza's old headquarters where she spent a lot of time as a kid. Nov. 19, 2022.

Departing Denver Councilmember Robin Kniech wants to pass the torch to Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez

The state lawmaker from the Northside has used her position in the Colorado Capitol to address Denver housing issues with Kniech.

Zack Randolph and his son, Knox, play in the snow near their home in Denver's Speer neighborhood. Dec. 29, 2022.

Denver Public Schools is having a real snow day Wednesday!

Thursday might also be a snow day.

Wah Gwaan Brewing Co. La Alma/Lincoln Park, Feb. 15, 2022.

Denver’s Wah Gwaan Brewing Company will close its taproom at the end of January

This will be the end — at least, for now — of one of the few Black-owned taprooms in the city.

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